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Old Aug 30, 2009 | 04:38 PM
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well it got here. and the wife signed for it...didn't tell her i ordered a 700.00 seat...even though i went thru chicago hd for 500 +. all i can say is wow. what a big *** seat, for my big *** i guess. this thing is huge, but comfortable as hell. going to ark next week with 5 friends so i thought i would like to avoid "the burn". ridin' from houston to the state line is about 300 miles + then on to hot springs the first night. rode around a bit today and now windshield needs to be a little higher...it never ends. also, i am 6'1" and now my feet barely touch the ground. oh well...ride safe.
 
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Old Aug 30, 2009 | 04:54 PM
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Congrats on the new couch ! Let us (me) know what you think about that Zepplin when you get back from your trip. I tried to get one when We bought our Ultra.... by now We all know about the "New Frame" thing. I noticed that H-D changed the bladder arrangement for this new version.

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Old Aug 30, 2009 | 05:09 PM
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here ya go!!!!
 
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Old Aug 30, 2009 | 05:13 PM
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Cool. Thanks for posting the photos. I was thinking about getting one of those but you are right - IT'S HUGE! I think I'll just stay with my Airhawk pad for now.
 
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Old Aug 30, 2009 | 05:15 PM
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Now THAT'S a seat!!
 
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Old Aug 30, 2009 | 05:27 PM
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speaking of airhawks, i bought a medium and literally have never used it. may want to sell it after a few days checking out the new couch.
 
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Sparky....
I had a zep a few years back. Nice seat, you do ride high in that saddle.
Enjoy your ride, just don't fall asleep
 
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you'll love it, especially on the long ride.



 
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I've read where some people love that seat on long trips, but don't like it when they're riding 'round town -- too floaty or your butt moves around too much. Curious about that.
 
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I've read where some people love that seat on long trips, but don't like it when they're riding 'round town -- too floaty or your butt moves around too much. Curious about that.
Been riding on one for a few years and never experienced either of those sensations.

Hey Mrs. Sparky,

He spent $500 on a new seat!!!
 
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